Cultivo

Cultivo formed in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, with Gabriel Lodi on vocals, Guilherme Ferreira on guitar, Bruno Garcia on bass, and Arthur Faria on drums. Their music pulls from rock, folk, and electronic sounds, which gives tracks like "Impermanência" and "Meio do Mato" a layered, atmospheric quality.

Their debut album was also called "Impermanência," and it set the tone for their work with its introspective lyrics and textured arrangements. They followed it with albums like "Onipresença" and "Transcendência," which continued exploring similar sonic territory without settling into a predictable pattern.

Lodi's writing tends to circle themes of transience and reflection, heard in songs such as "Praná" and "Regar o Amor." The band has kept a fairly steady lineup, and their recordings have a consistent, patient feel, even when they're weaving in electronic touches or drifting into more experimental passages.